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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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